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James Wolf (Florida)
James R. "Jim" Wolf is a former judge on the Florida First District Court of Appeal. He served on the court from 1990 to 2020. Wolf was first appointed to the court by Republican Governor Bob Martinez in 1990. He retired from the bench on June 30, 2020.[1]
From 2003 to 2005, Wolf served as the court's chief judge.[2]
Education
Wolf earned his A.B. in political science from Rutgers University in 1972. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1975 and his LL.M. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2001.[2]
Career
In 1975, Wolf began his legal career as an assistant state attorney for the 15th Florida Judicial Circuit. He was an assistant city attorney for the City of West Palm Beach from 1978 to 1980. He served as city attorney for Jupiter Inlet Colony from 1981 to 1983. Between 1980 and 1983, he also served as Code Enforcement Board attorney for West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach, and practiced law with the firm Caldwell, Pacetti, Barrow & Salisbury. From 1983 to 1991, Wolf was general counsel for the Florida League of Cities. Wolf was appointed to the First District Court of Appeal in 1990 and served as chief judge from 2003 to 2005.[2]
Elections
2016
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2016
Judge Wolf filed to stand for retention in 2016.[3]
In a retention election, voters respond "yes" or "no" when asked if a judge whose term is ending should remain on the court for another term. In most states, judges must receive more than 50 percent "yes" votes to win another term.
Election results
November 8 general election
James Wolf was retained in the Florida First District Court of Appeal, Wolf's Seat election with 62.52% of the vote.
| Florida First District Court of Appeal, Wolf's Seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 James Wolf | 62.52% | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections Official Results | ||
2010
Wolf was retained on November 2, 2010 with 57.32% of voters in favor.[4]
- Main article: Florida judicial elections, 2010
1992, 1998, 2004
Wolf was retained by voters.[5][6][7]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ First District Court of Appeal, "Judge James R. Wolf Announces His Retirement from the First District Court of Appeal," March 5, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Judge Wolf Bio
- ↑ Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, "Download Candidate List," list accessed May 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ 1992 General Election Results
- ↑ 1998 General Election Results
- ↑ 2004 General Election Results
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
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